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W. WARWICK, R.I. — Centreville Bank announced the promotion of Paola Fernandez to senior vice president, community development officer.
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Harold M. Horvat said: “Paola’s dedication to our Rhode Island and Connecticut communities is exemplary,” said Horvat. “Over the last four years, Paola has been instrumental in developing Centreville Bank’s community development strategy and fostering meaningful community-based relationships. We are proud to recognize her achievements and look forward to continuing to expand Centreville’s community and philanthropic efforts.”
Fernandez, who joined Centreville Bank in 2018 as vice president, community development, has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit, financial and government relations sectors. Prior to joining Centreville, she was assistant vice president, community development at Pawtucket Credit Union (now Coastal 1 Credit Union). Prior to that, Fernandez was director of public policy and government relations at United Way of Rhode Island, responsible for leading the development and promotion of the organization’s public policy agenda and coordination of strategies and partnerships with local, state and federal government.
She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration management and operations from Johnson & Wales University, Providence.
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